Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 p.a plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ644171
Applications Close: 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT
Position Title: Senior Social Worker (Level 3) – The Forensic Hospital – Temporary Full Time (Maternity Leave cover up to 12 months)
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
The Senior Social Worker works closely with the Social Care Team Leader to provide senior clinical leadership within social work. The Senior Social Worker contributes to service provision through optimisation of patient/client care delivery by leading quality initiatives and supporting, mentoring and developing Social Worker and other staff within the Forensic Hospital and wider Forensic Mental Health system.
The Senior Social Worker is expected to relieve the Social Care Team Leader during periods of leave.
Essential Criteria
* Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* A minimum of 3 years clinical experience with clinical experience at level 2 or higher.
Our Location, Team, and Service
The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.
A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.
While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and make a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.
* A mandatory and comprehensive two‐week, full‐time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake dates will be on 23 March and 18 May 2026.
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Salary & Benefits
* Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options.
* Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and annual leave loading.
* Free on‐site parking and easy access to public transport.
* Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
* Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal‐opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
* This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1977.
Ready to Apply?
* Describe a situation where you worked through a complex issue within a multidisciplinary team.
* Tell us about a time when your leadership approach helped deliver a project or initiative.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Stephanie Morrison on Stephanie.Morrison@health.nsw.government.gov.au
Applications Close: 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT
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